December 22, 2014 FoxNews.com
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday moved to quell a
growing firestorm in his city and in his administration in the wake of
the execution-style murders of two city police officers, urging angry
union leaders and others to "put aside" the political debate for now --
as the police commissioner publicly defended the mayor.
De Blasio and New York Police Commissioner William Bratton spoke at a
joint press conference late Monday, following two days of criticism
from union officials and ex-city leaders who have accused the mayor of
stoking an anti-police atmosphere.
"We have to move forward," de Blasio said. He said earlier that the political debate will be dealt with "in due time."
Bratton, who appears to be playing the role of intermediary between union leaders and the mayor's office, said he spoke with leadership of all the police unions, and claimed they have agreed on "standing down" until after the funerals of the officers.
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"We have to move forward," de Blasio said. He said earlier that the political debate will be dealt with "in due time."
Bratton, who appears to be playing the role of intermediary between union leaders and the mayor's office, said he spoke with leadership of all the police unions, and claimed they have agreed on "standing down" until after the funerals of the officers.
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